There are 4 ways to get from Maine to Norfolk by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Norfolktrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
4h 29m$27–59Bus, train via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from South Station to Norfolktrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
5h 5m$22–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
5h 42m$43–97Drive 128.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Norfolkcar 128.5 mi
2h 39m$24–34
Maine to Norfolk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maine to Norfolk is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to Norfolk is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Maine to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Norfolk via North Station and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Maine and Norfolk is 133 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Maine to Norfolk, including transfers.
Maine to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Maine to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Norfolk is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Maine to Norfolk.
There are 114+ hotels available in Norfolk.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and Norfolk, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
Train from South Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from South Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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